Al Carbonneau got his start in insulation while working for a local company. In 1985 Al Carbonneau Insulation and Son was formed. It was a 1-man operation started in the trunk of a car. A few weeks later al got a trailor for his car. As the work continued to come in al was able to lease his first truck. A 1983 ford stake body, which he out fitted with a steel frame and canvas to protect him from the elements.

Life was Good. Somewhere around 1987 al began installing galaxie central vacuum systems along with the fiberglass batt insulation. In that same year al purchased his first blown-in machine. It was a green force two. Economically speaking the economy was booming. In and around 1988 al formed a partnership with his brother bob. They installed drywall and insulation and at one point had about 40 men working for them. Well as were seeing today the bubble burst. The economy stalled and over night A & B Carbonneau Enterprises was dissolved.